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$169+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL to Sacramento (BHM - SMF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — SMF
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$347
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(Mytrip)

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June

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August

Average price

$446
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/111:36 pmBHM - SMF
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/182:32 pmSMF - BHM
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/15:25 amBHM - SMF
2 stops10h 40mDelta
Mon 5/510:00 pmSMF - BHM
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Deal found 1/16$452
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/112:20 pmBHM - SMF
3 stops21h 03mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/185:24 pmSMF - BHM
2 stops21h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/15$835
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/248:00 amBHM - SMF
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/265:30 amSMF - BHM
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$857

Find flights from Birmingham to Sacramento within your budget

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BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Tue 2/11

1:36 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/18

2:32 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$347

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Tue 2/11

2:20 pm-9:23 am

3 stops21h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/18

5:24 pm-4:29 pm

2 stops21h 05m

$835

BirminghamSacramento

BHM - SMF

BHMSMF

Birmingham

Fri 1/24

8:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/26

5:30 am-2:06 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$857

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Deals found on 1/15

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to Sacramento in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Birmingham, Alabama-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to Sacramento

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Birmingham to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHM to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Birmingham to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sacramento. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,098 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $347. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $835 and $857, respectively. American Airlines is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $169. Southwest flights start at $259 while deals on American Airlines start at $264 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Birmingham to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Sacramento. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$323Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$411Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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